Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 OLDSMOBILE Alero

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 810 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V327000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
670,740
Reported to NHTSA
2003-08-28
Owners notified
2004-02-05

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCHES THAT MAY EXPERIENCE SOLDER JOINT CRACKING CAUSED BY RAPID TEMPERATURE TRANSITIONS AND THE SOLDERING PROCESS. IF SOLDER JOINT CRACKING OCCURS AND RESULTS IN AN OPEN CIRCUIT, THE TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LAMPS BECOME INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS ARE INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER CANNOT USE THEM TO SIGNAL INTENT TO TURN THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V372000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
216
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-13
Owners notified
2000-12-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES (RPO M86) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." WHEN A DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO SHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO REVERSE, A SHIFT INHIBITOR CAUSES THE TRANSMISSION TO BE MECHANICALLY IN 4TH GEAR EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFT LEVER INDICATES REVERSE GEAR.

Safety risk

IN THIS SITUATION, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE TRANSMISSION IS IN A FORWARD GEAR, WHICH IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE 5TH/REVERSE INHIBITOR BY REMOVING A RETAINING PIN AND REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V140000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
487,400
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-18
Owners notified
2000-06-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE OCCUPANT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE CONSOLE COVER ON THESE VEHICLES DOES NOT STAY CLOSED WHEN A SPECIFIED VERTICAL LOAD IS APPLIED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURE AN OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5534,000 mi
Electrical system54104,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch5360,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3650,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal3670,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3165,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2955,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2379,246 mi
Exterior lighting2297,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1965,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1929,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1680,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1551,986 mi
Tires1455,434 mi
Air bags1363,900 mi
Air bags: frontal1340,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1356,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1265,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1249,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1262,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12—
Steering12152,777 mi
Unknown or other12127,000 mi
Structure1151,986 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system940,000 mi
Vehicle speed control979,246 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control965,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine867,342 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump872,000 mi
Engine7137,000 mi
Structure: body715,500 mi
Structure: body: door725 mi
Electrical system: horn666,400 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch660,000 mi
Suspension6—
Wheels6—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash550,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)5120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline535,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads57,000 mi
Suspension: front536,000 mi
Visibility: windshield555,000 mi
Equipment441,944 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit447,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4110,000 mi
Fuel system, other4135,000 mi
Interior lighting46,000 mi
Power train4101,500 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor425 mi
Steering: rack and pinion463,300 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing460,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system355,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Power train: axle assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum339,448 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system368,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator247,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition210,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood26,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights288,900 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system244,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2180,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift250,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly26,000 mi
Seats232,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Service brakes2152,777 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light265,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings282,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2155,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs260,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems230,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility265,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor235,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window265,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2100,000 mi
Wheels: rim2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery169,950 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys114,442 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch156,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump165,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner156,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor1—
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders160,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)148,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments165,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid125 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Traction control system1114,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core196,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer184,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor190,000 mi

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.